Washington County Public Schools, MD

Finance Committee Meeting - 12:00 p.m.

The Washington County Public Schools Finance Committee will meet on September 1, 2026. The only listed item is the call to order and approval of the agenda for the May 12, 2026 meeting. No substantive items, such as contracts or budget discussions, are included in the agenda.

• Approval of agenda for the May 12, 2026 meeting

Curriculum and Instruction Committee - 10:30 a.m.

The Curriculum and Instruction Committee of the Washington County Public Schools Board of Education is scheduled to meet on September 8, 2026, at Williamsport High School. The agenda has not yet been released, so no specific items for decision or discussion are available.

• No agenda items listed; agenda is forthcoming

Human Resources Committee Meeting - 9:00 a.m.

This meeting of the Board of Education's Human Resources Committee is purely procedural: the only listed item is a call to order and approval of the agenda. No substantive decisions or discussions are scheduled in the provided agenda text.

Policy Review and Development Committee - 9:00 A.M.

The Board of Education's Policy Review and Development Committee is scheduled to meet on September 9, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at the Center for Education Services. The agenda is forthcoming, so no specific policy items are listed for discussion at this time.

• Call to Order and Approval of the Agenda

Finance & Audit Review Advisory Committee Meeting - 12:00 p.m.

The Board of Education's Finance & Audit Review Advisory Committee will meet on September 18, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. at the Center for Education Services Board Conference Room. The agenda is forthcoming.

• Review and approve the agenda for the September 18, 2026 meeting
• Meeting at Center for Education Services Board Conference Room

Finance Committee Meeting - 9:00 a.m.

The Finance Committee is meeting to open the session and approve the meeting agenda. The full agenda for the meeting is listed as forthcoming.

• Approval of the September 29, 2026 meeting agenda

District Technology Planning Advisory Committee Meeting, 5:00-6:30 p.m.

The District Technology Planning Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet on October 6, 2026, from 5:00–6:30 p.m. at the Center for Education Services in the Smithsburg Room. The agenda contains only procedural items, including a call to order and approval of the agenda, with no substantive decisions or discussions listed.

Curriculum and Instruction Committee - 10:00 a.m.

The Curriculum and Instruction Committee of the Washington County Public Schools Board of Education is scheduled to meet on October 13, 2026. The agenda has not been released and is listed as forthcoming. The only listed item is the call to order and approval of the agenda.

• Meeting location: Hancock Middle/Senior High School
• Agenda is forthcoming; no substantive items yet posted

Curriculum and Instruction Committee - 10:00 a.m.

The Washington County Board of Education's Curriculum and Instruction Committee is scheduled to meet on November 10, 2026, at Boyd J. Michael Technical High School. The agenda is forthcoming, so no specific items for discussion or decision are available at this time.

• Meeting location: Boyd J. Michael Technical High School
• Agenda is forthcoming; no concrete items listed

Curriculum and Instruction Committee - 10:00 a.m.

The Curriculum and Instruction Committee of the Washington County Public Schools Board of Education is scheduled to meet on December 8, 2026, at Boonsboro High School. The agenda for this meeting has not been released yet, so no specific items for discussion or decision are available.

• Meeting location: Boonsboro High School
• Agenda forthcoming

Curriculum and Instruction Committee - 10:00 a.m.

The Washington County Board of Education's Curriculum and Instruction Committee is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, January 12, 2027, at 10:00 a.m. at South Hagerstown High School. The agenda has not yet been released, so no specific items for discussion or decision are available at this time.

• Meeting date: January 12, 2027
• Location: South Hagerstown High School
• Agenda: forthcoming

Curriculum and Instruction Committee - 10:00 a.m.

The Washington County Public Schools Curriculum and Instruction Committee is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, February 9, 2027, at North Hagerstown High School. As of the posted agenda, no specific items have been listed; the agenda is forthcoming.

• Meeting opening and approval of agenda only item listed

Curriculum and Instruction Committee - 10:00 a.m.

The Washington County Board of Education's Curriculum and Instruction Committee will hold a meeting on Tuesday, March 9, 2027, at 10:00 a.m. at Clear Spring High School. The agenda has not been released and is listed as forthcoming. The only scheduled item is the call to order and approval of the agenda, which is categorized as information.

• Meeting location: Clear Spring High School
• Agenda is forthcoming; no substantive items listed yet
• Only item: Call to Order and Approval of the Agenda (Information)

Budget Advocacy and Review Committee Meeting, 6:00-7:30 p.m.

The Budget Advocacy and Review Committee is holding a meeting, but the agenda has not yet been released. The only listed item is a call to order and approval of the agenda, making this a procedural session.

• No substantive items listed; agenda is forthcoming

Budget Advocacy and Review Committee Meeting, 6:00-7:30 p.m.

The Budget Advocacy and Review Committee of Washington County Public Schools, MD, will convene on March 3, 2027, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at the Center for Education Services. The only listed item is the call to order and approval of the agenda, which is noted as forthcoming. No substantive decisions or discussions are available in this agenda.

• No substantive items; agenda forthcoming.

District Technology Planning Advisory Committee Meeting, 5:00-6:30 p.m.

The District Technology Planning Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet from 5:00-6:30 p.m. at the Center for Education Services. The agenda for this meeting is forthcoming.

Curriculum and Instruction Committee - 10:00 a.m.

The Curriculum and Instruction Committee of the Washington County Public Schools Board of Education is meeting on April 13, 2027, at Clear Spring High School. The agenda has not yet been published, so no specific decisions or discussions are known at this time.

• Meeting location: Clear Spring High School
• Agenda is forthcoming

Curriculum and Instruction Committee - 10:30 a.m.

The Washington County Board of Education's Curriculum and Instruction Committee will meet on May 11, 2027, at Smithsburg High School. The agenda is listed as forthcoming, with no specific items for discussion or decision provided.

• Meeting location: Smithsburg High School
• Agenda is not yet available

Curriculum and Instruction Committee - 10:00 a.m.

The Curriculum and Instruction Committee will meet on June 8, 2027, but the agenda is not yet available. The only listed item is call to order and approval of the agenda.

• No substantive items listed; agenda forthcoming

Business Meeting, 6:00 p.m.

The Washington County Board of Education will hold a business meeting on August 18, 2026, at 6 p.m. in the Board Auditorium, 10435 Downsville Pike, Hagerstown. The board will vote on several action items, including naming the new Downsville Pike Elementary School, approving a first reading of a policy on artificial intelligence, and approving a right-of-way agreement with Potomac Edison. The meeting also includes public comment, consent agenda approvals, and reports.

• Approve name for new Downsville Pike Elementary School (options: Downsville Pike, Crossroads, Limestone Springs, Grafton Downs)
• First reading of Policy ACB on Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence
• First reading of changes to Policy JCA on school attendance areas
• Right-of-way agreement with Potomac Edison for Milestone Communications Tower on Smithsburg Campus
• Approve FY2028 General Fund Operating Budget Calendar

Closed Session, 3:00 p.m.

The Washington County Board of Education is meeting in a closed session to approve its agenda. The only listed action is the approval of the agenda itself; no other discussion items are provided in the public notice.

• Approval of the Closed Session agenda for August 18, 2026

Policy Review and Development Committee - 10:00 A.M.

The Washington County Board of Education's Policy Review and Development Committee will meet on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Center for Education Services. The agenda is forthcoming.

• Call to Order and Approval of the Agenda
• Information and Discussion items

Work Session, 1:00 p.m.

The Washington County Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss two key education topics: an update on the Virtual Education Plan and a review of 2025-2026 College and Career Readiness indicators. The board will not take formal action but will receive information to inform future decisions.

• Virtual Education Plan presentation by Superintendent Gary Willow and COO Jeffrey Proulx
• 2025-2026 College and Career Readiness update by Superintendent Willow and academic chiefs
• Agenda approval for the work session
• Meeting held at Board Auditorium, 10435 Downsville Pike, Hagerstown, MD

Closed Session, 2:00 p.m.

The Washington County Board of Education is holding a closed session on August 4, 2026. The provided agenda contains only procedural items for the meeting opening.

Finance Committee Meeting - 8:30 a.m.

The Washington County Public Schools Finance Committee is meeting for a routine procedural session. The agenda is listed as forthcoming, so no decisions or discussions have been published for this meeting.

Facilities Committee - 1:00 P.M.

The Washington County Public Schools Facilities Committee will meet on July 28, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. The agenda contains only a call to order and approval of the agenda, with no substantive items listed for discussion or decision.

Business Meeting, 6:00 p.m.

The Washington County Board of Education will meet to vote on policy changes and procurement awards. The board is considering renaming Salem Avenue Elementary School to Thomas J. Garner Elementary School and approving design documents for an addition to Jonathan Hager Elementary School.

• Proposed renaming of Salem Avenue Elementary School to Thomas J. Garner Elementary School
• Approval of schematic design documents for the Jonathan Hager Elementary School addition
• Second reading of proposed changes to Board of Education Ethics Regulations (BBFE-R)
• Second reading of proposed changes to Epinephrine and Bronchodilator availability policy (JHCF)
• Donations of $15,154.43 to Boonsboro High School and a $10,000 wrestling mat to Clear Spring High School

Closed Session, 3:00 p.m.

The Washington County Board of Education is holding a closed session meeting. The provided agenda is procedural and only lists the approval of the meeting agenda.

Policy Review and Development Committee - 2:45 P.M.

The Washington County Public Schools Policy Review and Development Committee is meeting on July 21, 2026, at 2:45 p.m. at the Center for Education Services. The agenda is listed as forthcoming, and the only scheduled item is a call to order and approval of the agenda. No substantive policy reviews or decisions are on the agenda at this time.

• Meeting location: Center for Education Services, Board Conference Room
• Only item: Call to Order and Approval of the Agenda (Information, Discussion)

Business Meeting, 6:00 p.m.

The Washington County Board of Education will vote on several Memoranda of Understanding with employee unions, including salary scale modifications for teachers, supervisors, and support personnel, and a second reading of a policy on personally-owned electronic devices. A consent agenda includes numerous procurement renewals. Public comment is scheduled before the business items.

• Second reading of proposed changes to Policy JICJ on "Use of Personally-Owned Electronic Devices"
• MOU with Washington County Teachers Association modifying Article 13.7 for in-person Speech-Language Pathologists
• MOU with Washington County Teachers Association modifying Article 13.7 for employees with NBPTS certification not meeting the state's definition of 'Teacher'
• MOUs with Washington County Association of Supervisors and Administrators regarding salary scale (FY2027) and additional considerations
• MOU with Washington County Educational Support Personnel modifying salary scale, job descriptions, call-back pay, health insurance, and voluntary transfers

Policy Review and Development Committee - 2:00 P.M.

This is a procedural meeting of the Board of Education's Policy Review and Development Committee. The only listed agenda item is the call to order and approval of the agenda. No specific policy items or discussions are detailed in the provided text.

• Agenda contains only procedural item: Call to Order and Approval of the Agenda

Human Resources Committee Meeting - 9:00 a.m.

The Washington County Public Schools Human Resources Committee will meet on June 9, 2026. The only item on the agenda is the call to order and approval of the agenda. No substantive business or decisions are listed. The meeting appears to be purely procedural.

• No substantive items; only agenda approval

Special Business Meeting, 3:00 p.m.

The Washington County Board of Education will hold a special business meeting to consider and take formal action on appointing a new Superintendent of Schools effective July 1, 2026, and to approve the Superintendent's Employment Contract for the period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2030. Other agenda items include approval of the meeting agenda, discussion of future agenda items, board member comments, and a calendar of activities. The meeting is largely focused on the superintendent appointment.

• Appointment of Superintendent of Schools and approval of employment contract from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2030
• Board approval of the June 2, 2026 special business meeting agenda

Work Session, 1:00 p.m.

The Washington County Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss the 2026 Summer School program, the annual Educational Facilities Master Plan (EFMP) covering 2026–2035, and a request to rename Salem Avenue Elementary School. These are information/discussion items only; no votes are scheduled.

• 2026 Summer School preview: elementary program at 14 schools/13 sites for grades K–5; high school program offering 38 courses at South Hagerstown High School
• Update on the 2026 Educational Facilities Master Plan, including enrollment projections and a schedule of proposed capital projects and systemic renovations
• Request to rename Salem Avenue Elementary School (presentation only)
• Call to order and approval of the work session agenda (procedural action)

Finance & Audit Review Advisory Committee Meeting - 12:00 p.m.

The Finance & Audit Review Advisory Committee of Washington County Public Schools is meeting to review and approve its meeting agenda. The agenda consists of procedural items only, with no substantive financial or audit decisions listed.

• Call to Order and Approval of the Agenda

Business Meeting, 6:00 p.m.

The Board will vote on the first reading of proposed changes to Policy JICJ, which would prohibit student use of personally-owned electronic devices during the academic day, aligning with a new state law. The board also will vote on second readings of policies on school loans (DGC) and audits (DIE). A consent agenda includes renewals and awards for GPS systems, ice cream, uniforms, software, and construction projects. Recognitions and public comment are also on the agenda.

• First reading of Policy JICJ banning student personal electronic devices during school day, effective 2026-2027 school year
• Second reading of Policy DGC on school loans (depository funds)
• Second reading of Policy DIE on audits
• Consent agenda: renewal of Zonar GPS system, GoGuardian teacher license, WCPS logo uniforms, web content filter, and others
• Consent agenda: bids for small projects at various schools, wheelchair lift at E. Russell Hicks, and extended learning at Pangborn Elementary

Public Hearing at 6:00 p.m. - Proposed Redistricting Realignment Recommendations for the new "Downsville Pike" Elementary School

The Board of Education is holding a public hearing to receive comments on proposed attendance zone realignments for the new Downsville Pike Elementary School. The hearing is scheduled for up to 2.5 hours, with individual speakers allotted 3 minutes and organizational representatives 5 minutes.

• Proposed redistricting realignment for new Downsville Pike Elementary School
• Public comment period: 3 minutes per individual, 5 minutes per organization
• Hearing held at Center for Education Services Board Member Auditorium
• Agenda approved at meeting opening

Public Hearing at 6:00 p.m. - Proposed Redistricting Realignment Recommendations for the new "Downsville Pike" Elementary School

The Washington County Board of Education is holding a public hearing to receive comments on proposed redistricting realignment recommendations. This includes the attendance zone for the new Downsville Pike Elementary School and other attendance zone realignments.

• Public hearing for proposed redistricting realignment recommendations for Downsville Pike Elementary School

Policy Review and Development Committee - 4:30 P.M.

The Board of Education's Policy Review and Development Committee meets on May 13, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. The only listed agenda item is a call to order and approval of the agenda. The meeting is procedural, with attached agenda and minutes for discussion. No specific policy proposals or decisions are identified.

Finance Committee Meeting - 8:30 a.m.

The Washington County Public Schools Finance Committee will meet on May 12, 2026 to review and approve the meeting agenda. No other business items are listed in the agenda text. This is a procedural-only meeting.

• Call to Order and approval of the agenda for the May 12, 2026 meeting

Curriculum and Instruction Committee - 10:30 a.m.

The Board of Education's Curriculum and Instruction Committee will meet on May 12, 2026, at Potomac Heights Elementary School. The agenda is listed as forthcoming and attached, but no specific items for decision or discussion are provided in the text.

Work Session, Immediately Following Business Meeting

The Washington County Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss informational updates on the 2025-2026 district engagement survey, cell phone policies aligned with state mandates, the one-to-one Chromebook initiative, and a pilot vape detector program at two high schools. No action is scheduled; the session is for discussion only.

• Overview of 2025-2026 District Engagement Survey results on school climate, safety, and communication
• Update on cell phone practices against state mandates and potential implementation strategies
• Discussion of one-to-one Chromebook initiative and possible adjustments to device model
• Review of pilot vape detector program outcomes at North Hagerstown and Boonsboro High Schools, including costs and discipline guidelines

Business Meeting - Budget 12:45 p.m.

The Washington County Board of Education will hold a business meeting focused on the FY2027 General Fund Operating Budget. Staff will present two options to increase the salary resource pool for enhancing staff wages. The meeting also includes routine procedural items and an update on future agenda items.

• Discussion of two options to increase salary resource pool for staff wages in FY2027 budget
• Upcoming public hearings on proposed redistricting for new Downsville Pike Elementary School (May 13 & 14, 2026)

Facilities Committee - 1:00 P.M.

The Facilities Committee of the Washington County Public Schools Board of Education will convene at 1:00 p.m. on April 28, 2026. The agenda contains only the call to order and approval of the agenda, with no substantive items listed for discussion or decision.

Business Meeting, 6:00 p.m.

The Board of Education will hold a business meeting to consider several action items, including a second reading of proposed changes to Policy IKAB on the elementary grading system and Policy BDDA on meeting agenda format. The board will also vote on a consent agenda for various contracts and procurements, and accept donations including $25,000 from the Nora Roberts Foundation to Boonsboro High School. Additionally, the board will recognize student achievements including U.S. Presidential Scholars, Carson Scholars, state champion athletes, and the district Teacher of the Year.

• Second reading of Policy IKAB - 'Grading System for Elementary Schools'
• Second reading of Policy BDDA - 'Agenda Format for Regular Public Business Meetings'
• Consent agenda including playground equipment replacement at Clear Spring Elementary, oil storage tank removal at various schools, kitchen equipment at Boonsboro High, and more
• Donation of $25,000 from Nora Roberts Foundation to Boonsboro High School for We The People competition
• Donation of $8,000 (source not fully specified in visible agenda text)

District Technology Planning Advisory Committee Meeting, 5:00-6:30 p.m.

This meeting is entirely procedural: the committee will call the meeting to order and approve the agenda. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

Curriculum and Instruction Committee - 10:30 a.m.

The Board of Education's Curriculum and Instruction Committee is meeting to discuss and approve the agenda. No specific items are detailed in the provided text; the agenda and minutes are attached. This appears to be a procedural meeting with no substantive decisions or discussions listed.

• Call to order and approval of the agenda

Policy Review and Development Committee

The Board of Education's Policy Review and Development Committee will meet on April 8, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. The only item listed is the call to order and approval of the agenda, which is forthcoming. Attached are the agenda and previous meeting minutes. The meeting is procedural with no specific policy items detailed in the posted agenda.

• Call to Order and Approval of the Agenda
• Meeting location: Center for Education Services Board Conference Room
• Attached agenda and minutes (4.8.26 – Committee – Policy Review & Development.docx and 4-8-26 PC minutes)

Work Session, 1:00 p.m.

The Board of Education will consider approval of the work session agenda and discuss recommendations for a new elementary school on Downsville Pike and attendance zone adjustments. Other items include a single audit report, food services program review, healthcare plan changes for FY2027, and the draft FY2027 operating budget.

• Recommendations for new Downsville Pike Elementary School and attendance zone realignments
• Presentation of Single Audit Report
• Food and Nutrition Services Program Review
• Healthcare Committee recommendations for FY2027 plan design changes
• Board's FY2027 Draft General Fund Operating Budget discussion